{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120456\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022\u003EPublished \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022\u003EJanuary 2023,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022\u003E replacing \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022\u003EMarch\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW5051396 BCX9\u0022\u003E 2016)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022ScoutSubHead\u0022\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW161548830 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW161548830 BCX9\u0022\u003EThis page aims to provide information for those wishing to run cycling activity for a group of young people, or to do it for themselves if they are a young person, beyond what is included within environment zero (FS120422).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW161548830 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECycling Permit\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EAdventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u003C/a\u003E is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore, all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit. Additionally young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EA cycling permit is required for all cycling activity beyond what is defined within environment zero definition.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevels of Permit\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOff road cycling 1\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOff road cycling 2\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Assessor can choose to take into account prior knowledge and experience in sections of the assessment as appropriate for the candidate.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EEach permit can be further restricted (such as through geographical locations\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E, load carried on bike (trailer or person),\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E daylight hours only and so on) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E \u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022ScoutSubHead\u0022\u003ETypes of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are three types of permit available for Off-Road Cycling. These are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal:\u003C/strong\u003E Allows a young person (under 18) to take part in cycling with others with a personal Off-Road Cycling permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership:\u003C/strong\u003E Allows the permit holder to lead cycling for a single group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one cycling group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermit Limitations\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;If you hold a personal cycling permit you can go cycling with others who hold a personal cycling permit. It does not allow you to go cycling with anyone not holding a cycling permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E If you have a permit to lead cycling then you will need to be with your group at all times. Hillwalking party sizes are recommended for off road cycling and can be found in \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/9b4-land-based-activities/#9.12\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u00229b.4 Land based activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.12\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.4.6.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;If you hold a permit to supervise cycling then you can supervise up to three groups remotely. This should be from no further away than 3km if on foot or a bike, or 10km if in a vehicle. You should also ensure that adequate systems have been set up to monitor and communicate with the group. You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising, but can designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the leader of each group.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesignations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWhen remotely supervising groups the holder of a cycling supervisor permit needs to designate a leader for each group. This designation lasts only for the current activity while the permit holder is supervising.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EPeople designated as group leaders should hold the skills and be responsible enough to lead a group safely in the environment in which they are in. There is no problem with making young people group leaders if they are up to the role, and it can be used as a useful development tool.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFurther definitions\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERiding after dark \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Er\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eiding at night presents additional, elevated risk, including the risk from other road users. Cyclists need to ensure they are highly visible to other road users and demonstrate \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBe Safe, Be Seen. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ENavigation and group management can also be particularly challenging, therefore those wishing to intentionally lead cycling activity after dark must demonstrate their ability to ride after dark during the assessment, if they are unable to do this their permit should be restricted to daylight hours only.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003ELong distance, multi-day rid\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003Eing and/or expedition \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003EActivity of this nature can be a serious undertaking. It is likely that additional loads will need to be carried adding additional stresses to the bike and participant. It may also be the case that distance from support is increased and more complicated trail and/or roadside repairs are required. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003EThose wishing to complete\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003El\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003Eong\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003Ed\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003Eistance, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW20241693 BCX9\u0022\u003Emulti day riding and/or expeditions must \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun 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class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightBlue SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorBlue SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightBlue SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022\u003EIf for example Forestry Commission fire roads and other tracks are to be considered as emergency vehicle access points, it is the responsibility of the leader to ensure prior to the planned cycling activity that emergency vehicles could access if needed at the planned time of the cycling activity. So, for example if gates are locked, who holds the keys and will they be available when the cycling activity will be taking place. Any emergency vehicle access point must be accessible by a normal road going ambulance. In the weather conditions at the time the planned cycling activity will take place.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightBlue SCXW116098554 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW48213841 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW48213841 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48213841 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn off-road cycling level 2 permit 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